Eversight
Eversight is a global nonprofit eye bank dedicated to restoring sight and preventing blindness through donation, transplantation, and research, serving multiple regions including the U.S. and South Korea.
Mission and Vision
Eversight is a global nonprofit organization committed to restoring sight and preventing blindness. Their mission hinges on the powerful acts of donation, transplantation, and research. Operating for more than 75 years, Eversight continues to harness the healing power of medical advancements to deliver eyesight restoration solutions globally.
Geographic Reach
Eversight serves multiple regions including Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, northeast Ohio, New Jersey, and parts of east Asia through its dedicated facility in Seoul, South Korea. This wide geographic reach enables Eversight to provide critical eye banking services such as tissue recovery and preparation across a diverse population base.
Service Offerings
Eversight offers a comprehensive suite of services which include tissue recovery, evaluation, preparation, and placement. The organization also provides essential human eye tissue and biofluids, along with consulting services and impactful eye and vision research. The robust infection prevention protocol ensures a high standard of safety, and their advanced quality and data systems provide valuable information and outcomes to their partners.
Partnerships
Eversight collaborates with several major organ procurement organizations (OPOs) such as the Donor Network of Arizona, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, Gift of Life Michigan, Lifebanc, New England Donor Services, NJ Sharing Network, and UW Organ and Tissue Donation. These partnerships are pivotal in enhancing the efficacy and reach of their sight restoration programs.
Training and Education
Eversight Academy offers real-world training and educational opportunities to surgeons, reflecting Eversight’s dedication to advancing medical knowledge and skills in eye banking. Their commitment to education ensures that healthcare professionals are well-equipped to contribute to the mission of restoring sight and preventing blindness.